Position: HR Specialist – Full Scope HR Operations
Company: Confidential Organization
Location: Japan
Employment Type: Temporary / Haken
Overview
A growing international organization is seeking an HR Specialist to oversee the full spectrum of HR operations within a small-scale business environment. This standalone HR position supports approximately 40 employees and offers broad exposure across recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and HR administration.
The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on HR operations, cross-functional collaboration, and working closely with leadership in a dynamic environment.
Position Summary
The HR Specialist will manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, payroll coordination, attendance management, recruitment support, and employee relations. The position requires strong knowledge of Japanese labor practices and the ability to independently manage HR processes while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations
Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, employee development, and performance evaluation
Handle attendance management and labor-related administrative tasks
Process monthly payroll operations and coordinate with external vendors where required
Prepare employment-related documents and certificates
Employee Relations & Compliance
Provide guidance to employees regarding labor laws, workplace policies, and HR procedures
Support labor relations activities and ensure compliance with internal policies and Japanese labor regulations
Coordinate with external labor consultant offices as needed
Organizational Support
Execute HR and organizational initiatives in collaboration with internal departments
Support improvements to HR operations and administrative processes
Assist with employee engagement and workplace support initiatives
Qualifications
Required
Approximately 5 years of practical HR experience across multiple HR functions
Business-level Japanese and conversational-level English
Associate degree or higher
Preferred
Experience with payroll and compensation operations
Experience coordinating with external vendors or labor consultants
Experience handling onboarding/offboarding and recruitment administration
Knowledge of Japanese labor law and HR compliance
Experience creating or revising company work regulations is a plus
HR experience within multinational companies or small organization environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Position Highlights
Broad exposure across the full HR function within a standalone HR role
High level of autonomy and ownership over HR operations
Opportunity to work closely with management and business teams
Fast-paced environment with strong opportunities to build practical HR and problem-solving skills
Working Conditions & Benefits
Flexible working hours system available after 6 months
Up to 2 remote workdays per week available
Career Path
Opportunity to expand into HR Generalist or HRBP-level responsibilities
Exposure to end-to-end HR operations within an international business environment
Potential growth into broader people operations or management-focused HR functions